Phek travel guide
Scenic hill district
Phek is a scenic district known for lakes, peaks, and tribal villages offering peaceful landscapes, trekking opportunities, and cultural richness attracting travelers seeking offbeat hill destinations.
Best time to visit Phek
Nov–Mar is the dry, clear season, with Oct and Apr also fine. May–Sep brings heavy rain and landslides on hill roads, so avoid Jun–Aug.
| Month | Verdict | Temperature | Rain | Crowds | What to expect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | best | 6–18 °C | 10 mm | low | Dry, clear and cool |
| February | best | 7–21 °C | 20 mm | low | Dry with clear hill views |
| March | best | 10–24 °C | 50 mm | low | Mild and mostly dry; first showers late in month |
| April | good | 14–26 °C | 110 mm | low | Showers begin; roads slippery in places |
| May | mixed | 16–27 °C | 170 mm | low | Wet and misty; hill roads muddy |
| June | avoid | 18–28 °C | 220 mm | low | Heavy rain most days; landslides can block roads |
| July | avoid | 19–27 °C | 240 mm | low | Heavy rain most days; landslides can block roads |
| August | avoid | 19–27 °C | 210 mm | low | Heavy rain most days; landslides can block roads |
| September | mixed | 18–26 °C | 160 mm | low | Rain easing but road slips still likely |
| October | good | 15–24 °C | 100 mm | low | Drier, skies clearing after the monsoon |
| November | best | 11–21 °C | 20 mm | low | Dry, clear and mild; best for views and villages |
| December | best | 8–19 °C | 15 mm | low | Dry and cool; clear skies |
How many days to spend in Phek
A day is enough for Phek town and nearby villages. A second day adds Pfutsero town and Glory Peak, further west in the hills.
How to reach Phek
- By air: Dimapur (DMU) — 180 km by road. Nagaland's only airport with scheduled flights
- By train: Dimapur (DMV) — 190 km by road. Main railhead for Nagaland; onward by road
- By road: From Kohima — 120 km. Most travellers come via Kohima
Getting around
Shared Sumo-type jeeps link district towns. For villages and viewpoints hire a car with driver.
Things to do in Phek
- Kisama Heritage Village — Festival heritage site (2.5 h · Free entry)
- Kohima War Cemetery — WWII memorial site (1 h · Free entry)
- Khonoma village — Green village (4 h · Free entry)
- Japfü Peak — Second highest peak (6 h)
- Kachari Rajbari (Ruins of a Fort) — Ancient ruins site (1 h)
- Khonoma — Eco friendly village
- Doyang River — Major river (3 h · Free entry)
- Saramati Peak — Highest peak Nagaland (10 h)
- Tuophema Tourist Village — Tourist village stay (2.5 h)
- Intanki National Park — National park (4 h · Paid entry)
- Nagaland Heritage Village — Traditional village (2 h · Paid entry)
- Triple Falls Seithekema — Scenic waterfall (2 h)
- Sabangya Longkhum Road — Scenic hill village
- Khonoma Sanctuary Fall — Wildlife sanctuary (2 h)
- Glory Peak — Highest peak (2.5 h)
- Mount Tiyi College — Sacred hill
- Khrokhropfü wildlife sanctuary — Bird sanctuary (3 h)
- Mt. Pauna, Benreu village — Hill peak (3 h · Free entry)
- Puliebadze, Jotsoma Village — Wildlife sanctuary (3 h)
- Nagaland Zoological Park — Zoo and park (2.5 h · ₹20 to ₹40)
- Mopungchuket — Cultural village
- Pfutsero — High altitude town
- Chümoukedima Viewpoint — Hill viewpoint (1 h · Free entry)
- Pfutsero town — High altitude town
- Nagaland State Museum — Cultural museum (1.5 h · ₹10, ₹50 for photography (2019 listing))
- Tuophema — Tourist village stay
- Dzükou Camp Site - Viswema — Camping valley spot (9 h)
- Ungma — Oldest Ao village
- Khezhakeno — Historic village
- Doyang Hydro Project — Hydel project
- Benreu Tourist Village — Scenic viewpoint (2 h · Free entry)
- Shilloi Lake — Scenic lake (2 h · Free entry)
- Craft Showroom Nagaland, Diezephe Craft Vill — Handicraft village (1 h · Free entry)
- Dzuleke Village — Peaceful eco village (3 h)
- NEZCC Office — Cultural centre
- Sukhai Village — Traditional village (1.5 h · Free entry)
- Zhavame village — Traditional village (1.5 h · Free entry)
- Dhansiri River — River viewpoint
- Cathedral of Kohima (Mary Help of Christians Church) — Large hill cathedral (45 min · Free entry)
- Viswema — Popular trek base
- Nagaland Science Centre — Science museum (2 h · Paid entry)
- Dovipie Inn — Village stay
- Meluri Village — Remote village
- Temple — Spiritual temple
- Jotsoma — Hilltop village
- Satakha Village Ground — Hill village (1 h · Free entry)
- Kigwema — Cultural village
- Agri Expo — Expo centre
- Zakhama — Trekking base village
- Medziphema — Nearby town
Food to try in Phek
- Smoked pork with bamboo shoot — Smoked pork cooked with fermented bamboo shoot, a staple of Naga kitchens
- Axone — Fermented soybean with a strong smell, cooked with pork or made into chutney
- Naga king chilli chutney — Made with the very hot king chilli, eaten with rice and boiled vegetables
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Phek?
Nov–Mar is the dry, clear season, with Oct and Apr also fine. May–Sep brings heavy rain and landslides on hill roads, so avoid Jun–Aug.
How many days are enough for Phek?
1–2 days. A day is enough for Phek town and nearby villages. A second day adds Pfutsero town and Glory Peak, further west in the hills.
How do I reach Phek?
By air: Dimapur (DMU) — 180 km by road. Nagaland's only airport with scheduled flights. By train: Dimapur (DMV) — 190 km by road. Main railhead for Nagaland; onward by road. By road: From Kohima — 120 km. Most travellers come via Kohima.
What are the top things to do in Phek?
Kisama Heritage Village, Kohima War Cemetery, Khonoma village, Japfü Peak, Kachari Rajbari (Ruins of a Fort), Khonoma.
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Guide checked on 2026-10-06.